wheels/ tires
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wheels/ tires
Hello, and thanks for having this forum; I've already read a ton onfo that I know will be usefull. However, I can't find any details on wheel and tire sizes, which surprises me.. maybe someone can provide a link to some threads as the search function is not giving me any love.
I just bought a 2000 neon 2.0L. rims and tires are all mismatched, and I want to put a good wheel and tire on the car.
From the little bit I could find online, I'm leaning toward a 16" 40mm rim. My goal is to put a wider tire and not a super low profile (since pot holes are terrible here). From what I've read, I speculate that a 205/ is about as wide as I will be able to go, is this true?
I'd prefer a bit wider if possible. How tall can I go? There doesn't seem to be a lot of room under the strut.
I'm going to replace the struts also, as the mileage is over 100k, so If there is a particular strut that will allow bigger tires, I can consider this.
Please point me in the right location.. sorry about the winded post
I just bought a 2000 neon 2.0L. rims and tires are all mismatched, and I want to put a good wheel and tire on the car.
From the little bit I could find online, I'm leaning toward a 16" 40mm rim. My goal is to put a wider tire and not a super low profile (since pot holes are terrible here). From what I've read, I speculate that a 205/ is about as wide as I will be able to go, is this true?
I'd prefer a bit wider if possible. How tall can I go? There doesn't seem to be a lot of room under the strut.
I'm going to replace the struts also, as the mileage is over 100k, so If there is a particular strut that will allow bigger tires, I can consider this.
Please point me in the right location.. sorry about the winded post
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hey there i have on my 05 neon a set of 205/60/15's on the OEM Aluminums and they fit with 60k miles on them and no rubbing. im replacing them tomorrow with a 205/65/15, which are approx .5 inch wider overall.... i have no worries about that rubbing either. the pic in my sig is my old 2000 but they had tires on them before i got rid of it and got my 05 and swapped the tires :P
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I personally would bet for 215/60 R14 if you will mount them in steel rims at your limit.
For the 15" rims probably 205/60 would be the best ones.
I had a set of 215/60 R14 in another '00 Neon and they had a good result and good driving. Now I have 185/70 R14 and my '05 runs really well too.
For the 15" rims probably 205/60 would be the best ones.
I had a set of 215/60 R14 in another '00 Neon and they had a good result and good driving. Now I have 185/70 R14 and my '05 runs really well too.
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Sorry, I wrote a post yesterday, but I guess I didn't actually post it.
Thanks for all the replies.
I'm torn between a few rims. I'm heavily leaning towards 15" rims now, and they will either have a 38 or 40mm backspace
I'm reading all the advise, and I've decided against the 225's, but I'd really like to have 215's if possible. I see from some tire manufacture sites that6.5" wide rims will work (range 6.0-7.5)
Also, I've noted that Albius said he had 215/60 on 14 inch rims, so the width shouldn't be a problem. Will the extra height cause an issue on this car?
Thanks
Thanks for all the replies.
I'm torn between a few rims. I'm heavily leaning towards 15" rims now, and they will either have a 38 or 40mm backspace
I'm reading all the advise, and I've decided against the 225's, but I'd really like to have 215's if possible. I see from some tire manufacture sites that6.5" wide rims will work (range 6.0-7.5)
Also, I've noted that Albius said he had 215/60 on 14 inch rims, so the width shouldn't be a problem. Will the extra height cause an issue on this car?
Thanks
Last edited by nicraage; 04-08-2014 at 05:29 PM.
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I kept the 14 stock steels because they gave a lil softer ride here in Dallas Ft Worth rough highways & roads, but are cheap & tires were dirt cheap.. stock wheel covers are easy to sand an paint too lol
I never went with srt wheels thinking that mpg would worsen liek it did with 22's on my ram 1500
I never went with srt wheels thinking that mpg would worsen liek it did with 22's on my ram 1500